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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK Words: 116197

osteomalacia
<pathology> A condition marked by softening of the bones (due to impaired mineralisation, with excess accumulation of osteoid), with pain, tenderness, muscular weakness, anorexia and loss of weight, resulting from deficiency of vitamin D and calcium. ... Origin: Gr. Malakia = softness ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

osteomalacic
Relating to, or suffering from, osteomalacia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteomalacic pelvis
A pelvic deformity in osteomalacia; the pressure of the trunk on the sacrum and lateral pressure of the femoral heads produce a pelvic aperture that is three-cornered or has the shape of a heart or cloverleaf, while the pubic bone becomes beak-shaped. ... Synonym: beaked pelvis, rostrate pelvis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteomatoid
An abnormal nodule or small mass of overgrowth of bone, usually occurring bilaterally and symmetrically, in juxtaepiphysial regions, especially in long bones of the lower extremities; lesions are not actually neoplasms, but represent anomalous developments in which there are outpouchings of the cortex (in contrast to a growth superimposed on the co …

osteometry
The branch of anthropometry concerned with the relative size of the different parts of the skeleton. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Metron, measurement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteomyelitis
<pathology> Inflammation of bone caused by a pyogenic organism. It may remain localised or may spread through the bone to involve the marrow, cortex, cancellous tissue and periosteum. ... Origin: Gr. Myelos = marrow ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

osteomyelodysplasia
A disease characterised by enlargement of the marrow cavities of the bones, thinning of the osseous tissue, large, thin-walled vascular spaces, leukopenia, and irregular fever. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Myelos, marrow, + dysplasia ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteomyelofibrotic syndrome
Synonym for myelofibrosis ... A progressive disease of the bone marrow where neoplastic bone marrow stem cells lodge and grow in multiple sites outside the bone marrow. Typically, there is enlargement of the spleen and a gradual replacement of the bone marrow elements by fibrosis (scarring), progressive anaemia and variable changes in the number of …

osteon
A central canal containing blood capillaries and the concentric osseous lamellae around it occurring in compact bone. ... Synonym: haversian system. ... Origin: G. Osteon, bone ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoncus
An osteoma, sometimes used with reference to any neoplasm of a bone. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Onkos, bulk (swelling) ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteonecrosis
Condition resulting from poor blood supply to an area of bone causing bone death. For more information on this condition, please see the medicinenet site on osteonecrosis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

osteonectin
<protein> Calcium binding protein of bone, containing the EF hand motif. Binds to both collagen and hydroxyapatite. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

osteopath
An osteopathic physician who is a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

osteopathia
Synonym: osteopathy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopathia condensans
Synonym for osteopoikilosis ... <radiology> Rare, autosomal dominant bone disorder, multiple, small, circumscribed round or ovoid areas of increased bone density, widely distributed, caused by condensations of the spongiosa, no symptoms associated with: dermatofibrosis lenticularis disseminata, scleroderma, syndactyly, dwarfism, endocrine abno …

osteopathia haemorrhagica infantum
infantile scurvy ...

osteopathia striata
Linear striations seen radiographically in the metaphyses of long bones and also flat bones; it may be a variant of osteopoikilosis. ... Synonym: Voorhoeve's disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopathic
Relating to osteopathy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopathic medicine
A system of therapy and medicine based on the theory that the normal body is a vital mechanical organism whose structural and functional states are of equal importance and is capable of making its own remedies against infections and toxic conditions when there are favourable environmental circumstances and adequate nutrition. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

osteopathic scoliosis
Lateral curvature of the spine due to vertebral disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopathology
Study of diseases of bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopathy
<pathology> A disease of bone. ... Origin: Gr. Pathos = disease ... (27 Sep 1997) ...

osteopedion
Archaic term for lithopedion. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Paidion, dim. Of pais, a child ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopenia
1. Decreased calcification or density of bone; a descriptive term applicable to all skeletal systems in which such a condition is noted; carries no implication about causality. ... 2. Reduced bone mass due to inadequate osteoid synthesis. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Penia, poverty ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoperiosteal graft
A graft of bone with its attached periosteum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoperiostitis
Inflammation of the periosteum and of the underlying bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopetrosis
The formation of abnormally dense bone, as opposed to osteoporosis. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

osteopetrosis acro-osteolytica
Synonym for pyknodysostosis ... <radiology> Autosomal recessive, dense, sclerotic bones [Cf: osteopetrosis (sporadic, not inherited)] Features: open cranial sutures and fontanelles, Wormian bones, dolichocephaly, sclerotic vertebrae, fractured long bones, short, stubby hands, partial agenesis/aplasia of terminal phalanges [simulates acro-osteo …

osteopetrosis gallinarum
A virus-induced bone tumour of chickens. ... See: avian leukosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopetrotic
Relating to osteopetrosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteophage
Synonym: osteoclast. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Phago, to eat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteophagia
Eating of bones; perverted appetite seen in cattle suffering from mineral (phosphorus or calcium) deficiency. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Phago, to eat ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteophlebitis
Inflammation of the veins of a bone. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Phleps, vein, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteophony
Synonym for bone conduction ... The conduction of sound to the inner ear through the bones of the skull. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

osteophyma
Synonym: osteophyte. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Phyma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteophyte
A bony outgrowth or protuberance. ... Synonym: osteophyma. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Phyton, plant ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoplaque
Any osseous layer. ... Origin: osteo-+ Fr. Plaque, plate ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoplastic amputation
An amputation, e.g., through the tarsus, in which the cut surface of another bone is brought in apposition with the one primarily divided so that the two unite, thus giving a better stump. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoplastic craniotomy
Synonym for attached craniotomy ... <procedure> Craniotomy with a segment of the calvaria and attached soft tissues turned as a flap to expose the cranial cavity. ... Synonym: attached cranial section, osteoplastic craniotomy. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoplastic necrotomy
<procedure> Removal of a bone sequestrum through a hinged window of bone which is then replaced. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopoikilosis
<radiology> Rare, autosomal dominant bone disorder, multiple, small, circumscribed round or ovoid areas of increased bone density, widely distributed, caused by condensations of the spongiosa, no symptoms associated with: dermatofibrosis lenticularis disseminata, scleroderma, syndactyly, dwarfism, endocrine abnormalities, melorrheostosis, cle …

osteoponin
A protein produced by osteoblasts of unknown function. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteopontin
<protein> Bone specific sialoprotein (57 kD: probably two similar peptides) that links cells and the hydroxyapatite of mineralised matrix, has RGD sequence. Found only in calcified bone, probably produced by osteoblasts. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

osteoporosis
<pathology> A reduction in the amount of bone mass, leading to fractures after minimal trauma. ... Origin: Gr. Poros = passage ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

osteoporosis, postmenopausal
Metabolic disorder associated with fractures of the femoral neck, vertebrae, and distal forearm. It occurs commonly in women within 15-20 years after menopause, and is caused by factors associated with menopause including oestrogen deficiency. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

osteoporotic
Pertaining to, characterised by, or causing a porous condition of the bones. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoporotic marrow defect
Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect of the jaw; a focal radiolucent defect composed of normal marrow. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoprogenitor cell
A mesenchymal cell that differentiates into an osteoblast. ... Synonym: preosteoblast. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoradiologist
A physician who specialises in radiology of the bones and joints. ... Origin: osteo-+ radiologist ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoradiology
The clinical subspecialty of diagnostic bone radiology. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteoradionecrosis
Necrosis of bone following radiation injury. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

osteorrhaphy
Wiring together the fragments of a broken bone. ... Synonym: osteosuture. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteosarcoma
<oncology, tumour> Malignant tumour of bone (probably neoplasia of osteocytes). ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

osteosarcoma, juxtacortical
A form of osteogenic sarcoma of relatively low malignancy, probably arising from the periosteum and initially involving cortical bone and adjacent connective tissue. It occurs in middle-aged as well as young adults and most commonly affects the lower part of the femoral shaft. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

osteosclerosis
The hardening or abnormal density of bone, as in eburnation and condensing osteitis. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

osteosclerotic
Relating to, due to, or marked by hardening of bone substance. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteosclerotic anaemia
Anaemia due to compromise of erythropoiesis due to osteosclerosis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteosis
1. A morbid process in bone. ... Synonym: ostosis. ... Synonym: osteogenesis. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. -osis, condition ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteosis cutis
osteoma cutis ...

osteosis eburnisans monomelica
Synonym for melorheostosis ... <radiology> Rare condition of cortical thickening of unknown aetiology most commonly seen in the long bones, 3-59 years, symptoms: usually pain of varying severity, occasionally limited ROM, contracture, insidious onset and chronic course X-ray findings: cortical sclerosis and thickening that may encroach on the …

osteospongioma
<tumour> General non-specific term for a neoplasm in bone that results in thinning and fragmentation (thus, in softening) of the cortex. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Spongos, sponge, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteosteatoma
<tumour> A benign mass, usually a lipoma or sebaceous cyst, in which small foci of bony elements are present. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Stear, suet, fat, + -oma, tumour ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteosuture
Synonym for osteorrhaphy ... Wiring together the fragments of a broken bone. ... Synonym: osteosuture. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Rhaphe, suture ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteosynthesis
Internal fixation of a fracture by means of a mechanical device, such as a pin, screw, or plate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteothrombosis
Thrombosis in one or more of the veins of a bone. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteotomy
<procedure, surgery> The surgical cutting of a bone. ... Origin: Gr. Temnein = to cut ... (18 Nov 1997) ...

osteotomy, le fort
Transverse sectioning and repositioning of the maxilla. There are three types: le fort I osteotomy for maxillary advancement or the treatment of maxillary fractures; le fort II osteotomy for the treatment of maxillary fractures; le fort III osteotomy for the treatment of maxillary fractures with fracture of one or more facial bones. Le fort III is …

osteotribe
An instrument for crushing off bits of necrosed or carious bone. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Tribo, to bruise, to grind down ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteotrite
An instrument with conical or olive-shaped tip having a cutting surface, resembling a dental burr, used for the removal of carious bone. ... Origin: osteo-+ L. Tritus, a grinding, a wearing off ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteotrophy
Nutrition of osseous tissue. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Trophe, nourishment ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

osteotympanic
Synonym: otocranial. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Tympanon, drum ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostertagia
A genus of parasitic nematodes occurring in the stomach of ruminants. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ostertagiasis
A disease of herbivorous mammals, particularly cattle and sheep, caused by stomach worms of the genus ostertagia. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...

ostia
Plural of ostium. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostia venarum pulmonalium
Synonym for openings of pulmonary veins ... The orifices of the pulmonary veins, usually two on each side, in the wall of the left atrium. ... Synonym: ostia venarum pulmonalium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostial
Relating to any orifice, or ostium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostial sphincter
A thickening of circular muscular fibres at the level of an orifice. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostiole
An opening or pore. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...

ostiomeatal complex
Point where the frontal and maxillary sinuses normally drain into the nasal cavity; obstruction produces inflammation of affected sinus cavities. ... Synonym: ostiomeatal unit. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostiomeatal unit
Synonym for ostiomeatal complex ... Point where the frontal and maxillary sinuses normally drain into the nasal cavity; obstruction produces inflammation of affected sinus cavities. ... Synonym: ostiomeatal unit. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostitic
Synonym for osteitic ... Relating to or affected by osteitis. ... Synonym: ostitic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium abdominale tubae uterinae
Synonym for abdominal ostium of uterine tube ... The fimbriated or ovarian extremity of an oviduct. ... Synonym: ostium abdominale tubae uterinae. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium aortae
Synonym for aortic orifice ... The opening from the left ventricle into the ascending aorta; it is guarded by the aortic valve. ... Synonym: ostium aortae, aortic ostium. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium appendicis vermiformis
Synonym for ostium of vermiform appendix ... The opening of the vermiform appendix into the lumen of the caecum. ... Synonym: ostium appendicis vermiformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium arteriosum
Synonym for mitral orifice ... An atrioventricular opening which leads from the left atrium into the left ventricle of the heart. ... Synonym: ostium atrioventriculare sinistrum, ostium arteriosum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium atrioventriculare dextrum
Synonym for tricuspid orifice ... An atrioventricular opening which leads from the right atrium into the right ventricle of the heart. ... Synonym: ostium atrioventriculare dextrum, ostium venosum cordis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium atrioventriculare sinistrum
Synonym for mitral orifice ... An atrioventricular opening which leads from the left atrium into the left ventricle of the heart. ... Synonym: ostium atrioventriculare sinistrum, ostium arteriosum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium cardiacum
Synonym for cardiac orifice ... The trumpet-shaped opening of the oesophagus into the stomach. ... Synonym: ostium cardiacum, cardiac opening, oesophagogastric orifice. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium ileocaecale
Synonym for ileocaecal orifice ... The opening of the terminal ileum into the large intestine at the transition between the caecum and the ascending colon. ... Synonym: ostium ileocaecale, ileocaecal opening. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium internum
Synonym for uterine ostium of uterine tubes ... The uterine opening of the oviduct. ... Synonym: ostium uterinum tubae, ostium internum, uterine opening of uterine tubes. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium of vermiform appendix
The opening of the vermiform appendix into the lumen of the caecum. ... Synonym: ostium appendicis vermiformis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium pharyngeum tubae auditivae
Synonym for pharyngeal opening of auditory tube ... An opening in the upper part of the nasopharynx about 1.2 cm behind the posterior extremity of the inferior concha on each side. ... Synonym: ostium pharyngeum tubae auditivae, pharyngeal opening of eustachian tube. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium primum
Synonym for interatrial foramen primum ... In the embryonic heart, the temporary opening between right and left atria situated between the lower margin of the septum primum and the atrioventricular canal cushions, in an adult heart, the abnormal persistence of the so-named communication which is normal in young embryos. ... Synonym: foramen subseptal …

ostium pyloricum
Synonym for pyloric orifice ... The opening between the stomach and the superior part of the duodenum. ... Synonym: ostium pyloricum, gastroduodenal orifice. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium secundum
Synonym for interatrial foramen secundum ... A secondary opening appearing in the upper part of the septum primum in the sixth week of embryonic life, just prior to the closure of the interatrial foramen primum. ... Synonym: ostium secundum, secondary interatrial foramen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium trunci pulmonalis
Synonym for opening of pulmonary trunk ... The opening of the pulmonary trunk from the right ventricle, guarded by the pulmonary valve. ... Synonym: ostium trunci pulmonalis, pulmonary orifice. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium tympanicum tubae auditivae
Synonym for tympanic opening of auditory tube ... An opening in the anterior part of the tympanic cavity below the canal for the tensor tympani muscle. ... Synonym: ostium tympanicum tubae auditivae, tympanic opening of eustachian tube. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium ureteris
Synonym for ureteric orifice ... The opening of the ureter in the bladder, situated one at each lateral angle of the trigone; wide gaping of the ostium usually indicates vesicoureteral reflux. ... Synonym: ostium ureteris, orificium ureteris, ureteral meatus, ureteral opening. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...

ostium urethrae externum
Synonym for external urethral orifice ... The slitlike opening of the urethra in the glans penis, the external orifice of the urethra (in the female) in the vestibule, usually upon a slight elevation, the papilla urethrae. ... Synonym: ostium urethrae externum, external opening of urethra, meatus urinarius, orificium urethrae externum. ... (05 Mar 200 …

ostium urethrae internum
Synonym for internal urethral orifice ... The internal opening or orifice of the urethra, at the anterior and inferior angle of the trigone. ... Synonym: ostium urethrae internum, internal urethral opening. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...